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COONOR- KOTAGIRI- OOTYThere is something fascinating about South India. For a perfect getaway with the family, here is a route that will leave you refreshed, re-rejuvenated and totally connected with the nature. This route forms an inverted triangle. One starts the journey from Coimbatore to Coonoor, proceeds at an elevation to Kotagiri and then finally reaches Ooty, which is located parallel to Kotagiri. You may also choose to visit Ooty first and then Kootagiri.Recommended Itinerary-One may opt to stay for 2 nights at Coonoor, and 2 nights at Kotagiri, with a day tour to Ooty. This is recommended for travelers who wish to stay away from the mainstream hillstation- Ooty. The other option is 2 nights Coonoor and 2 nights Ooty, with a day tour of Kotagiri.Distance-• Distance between Coimbatore to Coonoor is 71km (2.5hrs).• Distance between Coonoor to Kotagiri is 21km (40mins).• Distance between Coonoor to Ooty is 19km (30mins)• Distance between Kotagiri to Ooty is 30hour (1hr).• Distance between Ooty to Coimbatore is 85km (3hrs).How to Reach-• By Bus: Coonoor is well-connected by many National Highways and smaller roads.• By Train: Coonoor is well-connected with the railway system. Trains to Coonoor are available from all major railway stations in India.• By Flight: The nearest airport is Coimbatore International airport, which has well-connected flights from all over India.Read More

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The name of the place means the Mother's Temple and is also known as the Auroville. The name was given after Rishi Aurobindo who believed that all human beings could overcome supernatural conciousness by rigorous meditation. It has a unique shape of a flattened sphere which is coated with golden discs and this is to represent that there are no ends and corners and that the whole world is round like a sphere here. The disadvantage is that not everyone get the permission to meditate here. This can also be taken as an advantage as you can go through the most peaceful experience due to less people here. As you start entering this place, you will have to remove your shoes and be in complete white socks. You will then have to ascend and descent steps to reach an inner chamber which again has two ramps and pillars which do not touch the ceiling. This is to give a feeling that meditation has no limit. Also the white marble is a symbol of peace here and the symbol of flower has 12 petals representing attributes of the Universal Mother. These are responsive, courage, progress, kindness, generosity, sincereity, peace, humility, gratitude, aspiration and perseverence.

Pondicherry is now most famous as a site of spiritual pilgrimage. The ashram, founded in 1926, grew up around the yogi Sri Aurobindo and his French counterpart, Mirra Richard, known to her followers as the Mother. The Matrimandir is an edifice of spirituality and a symbol of The Mother's vision of uniting humanity. Auroville is truly a testament to the success 'Mother' achieved at establishing an alternative way of life.

Matri Mandir - Mandir in Hindi refers to a place of worship. Matri Mandir is a spiritual place in auroville. People here come to experience the silence within themselves, thronging for peace. Here, we can see a lot of people walking between the woods with utmost silence. It also has a golden ball structure where people meditate and practice self consciousness. The pathway to golden ball is very adventurous. It also has a complex where museums display historical colonical belongings.

As, there is a pre-booking required to visit the Matrimandir (Meditation Centre), we could not go beyond the viewing point. On our way back, we visited one of the eating joints present in the Auroville area and met with a unique guest.

Next morning, we woke up at 5:45 am to see the sun rise. Yes, it was difficult but living on the other side of the country, my friend wanted to see the sunrise from above the waters which she never had the privilege to see. To our misfortune though, the sky was cloud cast. Nevertheless, the day started early for us and the visit to Matri Mandir was enough to keep us hopeful.

One of the best examples of temple architecture and also one of the tallest temples in the world, this dates back to the 11th Century. The temple was built in Thanjavir by the famous Chola King Chola Raja I and is completely in the Dravidian style of architecture. The awesome part is that the top portion of the temple is built in such a way that it never casts a shadow on the ground during noon. Each and every portion of the temple is widely encarved with motifs and patterns of gods and goddesses. The temple is surrounded with a high wall and the entrance has stone structures beautifully standing till date. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and a beautiful idol is placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple.

An awesome 4- star hotel in the town of Kanadukathan, this is definitely a place to look out for a very good stay. This is an old style mansion with all the modern amenities and the best group of staff no doubt. The very famous traditional Chettinad Cuisine is what you will love a lot. The rooms are very nice and such a blend of modernism with traditions is an absolute bliss to witness. Their style of welcoming will touch your hearts right away and there is of course a lot more to follow.

55km/34 miles south of Trivandrum, it is in Tamilnadu And Near Kanyakumari, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)

Padmanabhapuram PalaceThe old majestic palace is of the 16th century and lies at the end of mainland India. I was enticed by its unique architecture and design. it has 16th &amp; 17th century murals and artifacts.

Padmanabhapuram PalaceThe old majestic palace is of the 16th century and lies at the end of mainland India. I was enticed by its unique architecture and design. it has 16th &amp; 17th century murals and artifacts.

The Padmanabhapuram Palace is located inside an old granite fortress, which is four kilometres long. Located at the foot Veli Hill, the palace is also blessed with a stunning view of the Western Ghats. The palace was first built in 1601 by Iravi Varma Kulasekhara Perumal and then renovated by King Marthaanda Varma in 1750. Though time has taken away most of Padmanabhapuram's glory, but a glimpse of its luxurious past can still be seen in its Council Room, which is considered a hallmark of traditional Kerala architecture.

Padmanabhapuram palace is one of the best examples of traditional Kerala architecture, it is one of its kind located at the foot of the Veli Hills. Padmanabhapuram was the former capital city of the kingdom of Travancore. It is located at the distance of 34 Kms from Kanyakumari and well connected via government run buses and private taxis.POOVAR is a hidden paradise. A boat ride through Mangroves will leave you spellbind and pristine golden beach is bewitching. There is a floating restaurant which adds another remarkable thing to do.Other popular places are kovalum, Varakal,Thiruvananthapuram,ponmundi and sri subramanya swamy temple Tiruchendur. This post was originally published on Do Ghummakad.

As soon as I entered the main gate of Padmanabhapuram palace, its aesthetic glimpse left me rapturous, While I was trying to froze the panorama in a photograph the guard interrupted me and asked to remove footwear and buy a ticket first. The front yard is nicely leveled with beige color sand. It was soothing to walk on warm sand ascribed to morning sunlight.As soon as we entered first building complex we advanced towards beautiful verandah with illustrious intricately carved wooden interiors.

The history of this church is fascinating. It was built in the 16th century by Portuguese explorers over the tomb of St. Thomas, an apostle of Jesus. But in 1893, it was rebuilt by the British with the status of a cathedral. The neo-gothic style of architecture is something not witnessed easily these days, which makes this one a luxury to the catholics in Chennai and all over.

The history of this church is fascinating. It was built in the 16th century by Portuguese explorers over the tomb of St. Thomas, an apostle of Jesus. But in 1893, it was rebuilt by the British with the status of a cathedral. The neo-gothic style of architecture is something not witnessed easily these days, which makes this one a luxury to the catholics in Chennai and all over.

COONOR- KOTAGIRI- OOTYThere is something fascinating about South India. For a perfect getaway with the family, here is a route that will leave you refreshed, re-rejuvenated and totally connected with the nature. This route forms an inverted triangle. One starts the journey from Coimbatore to Coonoor, proceeds at an elevation to Kotagiri and then finally reaches Ooty, which is located parallel to Kotagiri. You may also choose to visit Ooty first and then Kootagiri.Recommended Itinerary-One may opt to stay for 2 nights at Coonoor, and 2 nights at Kotagiri, with a day tour to Ooty. This is recommended for travelers who wish to stay away from the mainstream hillstation- Ooty. The other option is 2 nights Coonoor and 2 nights Ooty, with a day tour of Kotagiri.Distance-• Distance between Coimbatore to Coonoor is 71km (2.5hrs).• Distance between Coonoor to Kotagiri is 21km (40mins).• Distance between Coonoor to Ooty is 19km (30mins)• Distance between Kotagiri to Ooty is 30hour (1hr).• Distance between Ooty to Coimbatore is 85km (3hrs).How to Reach-• By Bus: Coonoor is well-connected by many National Highways and smaller roads.• By Train: Coonoor is well-connected with the railway system. Trains to Coonoor are available from all major railway stations in India.• By Flight: The nearest airport is Coimbatore International airport, which has well-connected flights from all over India.

Tamil Nadu is known especially for its blue beaches and sunny skies. Some of south India's nicest beaches dot Chennai's long seafront. Marina Beach, Elliot Beach and Kovalam Beach are just some of them.